STARTUP AND TECH
OVERVIEW
Legal foundations for founders who want to ship, not stall.
Incorporation, founder and shareholder agreements, SaaS contracts, and IP assignment. Clean paperwork from day one so diligence does not undo it later.
TRUSTED BY ARTISTS, ATHLETES, AND ENTREPRENEURS ACROSS ONTARIO
MEET THE PRACTICE
A practice built for pre-seed and seed-stage teams building in Ontario.
Incorporation
Clean incorporation with the right share structure, vesting, and founder terms so your cap table holds up under diligence.
Founder agreements
Equity splits, vesting schedules, IP assignment, and departure terms. Write them down before you need them.
Shareholder agreements
Drag, tag, pre-emptive rights, and decision-making. The rules that keep co-founders and investors aligned as you grow.
SaaS and customer contracts
MSA, SOW, DPA, and AUP templates negotiated for how your product actually works, not a generic SaaS playbook.
HOW WE WORK WITH YOU
The legal work behind good product decisions.
Start with a free 30-minute consult. Clear scope, flat fee, and timeline for the work.
Diligence-ready from day one
Every document we draft is structured to hold up when a term sheet shows up. Clean cap table, clean IP chain, clean agreements.
A lawyer who reads the code
Comfortable with SaaS, API, open source, and data-pipeline questions. Legal advice that understands the product you are building.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Every engagement is guided by principles designed to make legal work feel less like legal work.
Plain-language
We break down the why behind every clause. You leave every call knowing exactly where you stand.
Industry-fluent
A lawyer who understands how startups actually work. Advice that fits a pre-seed team shipping product, not enterprise legal.
Proactive
Build the right legal foundations early, so the first term sheet does not uncover problems that should have been solved in year one.
OTHER PRACTICE AREAS
Working on something outside tech? We help across four more practice areas.
Entertainment Law
Record deals, publishing, management, and brand licensing for independent artists and labels.
Sports Law
NIL, endorsements, and name, image, and likeness protection for athletes across Ontario.
Contract Review
Clause-by-clause reviews. Fast turnaround, flat fees, no retainer required.
IP Protection
Trademarks, copyright, and brand protection for creatives and founders who have built something worth protecting.
FAQ
Startup and tech law questions, answered
When should a startup involve a lawyer?
Ideally before you incorporate and before you sign anything with co-founders, investors, or early customers. Getting equity, IP, and contracts right at the start prevents expensive problems later.
Do Canadian startups form an LLC?
No — Canada doesn't have LLCs. You incorporate provincially (in Ontario) or federally. We help you choose the right structure and set up your shares, founder agreements, and minute book.
Do I really need a founder or shareholder agreement?
Yes. It defines equity splits, vesting, roles, and what happens if someone leaves — the issues that most often break up early teams. We put it in place before things get complicated.
Who owns the IP my startup creates?
Your company only owns it if the IP is properly assigned to it. We put assignment agreements in place for founders, employees, and contractors so your company actually owns its product.
What contracts does a SaaS company need?
At minimum: terms of service, a PIPEDA-compliant privacy policy, and customer or reseller agreements that protect your IP and limit your liability. We draft and review all of them.
Do you offer a free consultation?
Yes — every engagement starts with a free 30-minute call. You'll leave with a clear scope, a flat fee, and a timeline, with no retainer required.